OPTIPET™ 213M

Identification & Functionality

Carrier

Polyamides,

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET),

Resin-based

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Chain Extender,

Compatibilizer

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Masterbatches

Additive Masterbatches

Plastics — Polymer Additives

Performance Additives

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Non-Hygroscopic

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins

High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE),

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET),

Polyethylenes (PE),

Polypropylenes (PP)

Applications

• Increase Intrinsic Viscosity and Molecular Weight (20% to 40%) of reprocessed PET.
• Upgrades quality of PET and PET films/sheets/tapes
• Impart anti split properties to PET straps.
• Compatibilization of mixed polymer scrap such as HDPE/PP, PET/PE (laminate film scrap etc.)

Processing Conditions

• OPTIPET™ 213M may be dry blended with hot PET pellets/granules.
• The temperature of the feed zone should be maintained below 150°C while processing to prevent agglomeration.
• This chain extension reaction occurs at high temperature range (240°C to 280°C) which is a normal PET process condition.
• A process residence time of 1-2 minutes is recommended depending upon the pre-drying, starting I.V., end groups ratios and target melt viscosity.
• Maximum processing temperature should not generally exceed 320°C.

Properties

Physical Form

Masterbatch,

Solid

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength	5	MPa	ASTM D638/2010
Percentage Elongation	2840	%	ASTM D638/2010
Tensile Modulus	0.26	MPa	ASTM D638/2010
Flexural Modulus	3370	MPa	ASTM D790/2010
Flexural Strength	0.94	MPa	ASTM D790/2010

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Vicat Softening Temperature	50	°C	ASTM 1525/2010

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Bulk Density	0.5	g/ml	PLUSS® method

Hardness

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Durometer Hardness	64	Shore A	ASTM D2240/2004
Durometer Hardness	8	Shore D	ASTM D2240/2004

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bags,

Super Sacks

Packaging Information

• OPTIPET™ speciality polymers are supplied in pre-dried form in 25 Kg (55 lbs) PE lined, HD woven sack-laminated paper bags and 750 Kg (1650 lbs) FIBC’s.
• They should be stored in cool and dry place.

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling Procedures

• OPTIPET™ 213M should be stored away from heat, sparks and flame.
• It is non-hygroscopic and need not to be dried prior to use as it comes in pre dried form.
• However, to have the best properties, it should be stored in a cool, dry and well ventilated place.